Europe Hydrochloric Acid Market, By Type (Synthetic Hydrochloric Acid and By-Product Hydrochloric Acid), Form (Aqueous, Water-Based and Solution), Application (Steel Pickling, Oil Well Acidizing, Ore Processing, Food Processing, Pool Sanitation, Calcium Chloride and Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Stores, E-Commerce, B2B and Others), End-User (Food and Beverages, Steel Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Textile, Oil and Gas, Chemical Industry and Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.
Europe Hydrochloric Acid Market Analysis and Size
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) or muriatic acid is colorless, highly acidic and corrosive in nature and has a distinguishable pungent smell. HCl is a simple acidic system based on chlorine and is mainly made up of mixing hydrogen chloride and water in specific concentrations depending on the requirement or use. It can be obtained by two methods. Firstly, by dissolving pure hydrogen chloride in ultra-purified water. The HCl formed this way is called synthetic hydrochloric acid and is the largest source and preferred type of HCl. Secondly, it is also produced on a large scale as a by-product of more than 40 industrial processes that involve chlorine.
Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the Europe hydrochloric acid market is expected to reach the value of USD 581.77 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period.
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2023 to 2030
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Year
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2021 (Customisable to 2020-2015)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million
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Segments Covered
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By Type (Synthetic Hydrochloric Acid and By-Product Hydrochloric Acid), Form (Aqueous, Water-Based and Solution), Application (Steel Pickling, Oil Well Acidizing, Ore Processing, Food Processing, Pool Sanitation, Calcium Chloride and Others), Distribution Channel (Specialty Stores, E-Commerce, B2B and Others), End-User (Food and Beverages, Steel Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Textile, Oil and Gas, Chemical Industry and Others)
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Countries Covered
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Germany, France, Spain, Turkey, U.K., Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and rest of Europe
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Market Players Covered
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AGC Chemicals Americas, BASF SE, Covestro AG, Detrex Corporation, DuPont, EVERGROW, ICL, INOVYN, Ishtar Company LLC, Nouryon, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Olin Corporation, Orica Limited, SEQENS, Solvay, Tessenderlo Group, TIB Chemicals AG, Tronox Holdings plc, Vynova Group and Westlake Corporation among others
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Market Definition
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) or muriatic acid is a mineral acid derived from more than one type of inorganic compound and has the chemical formula HCl. It is colorless, highly acidic and corrosive in nature and has a particularly pungent smell. The corrosive nature of the HCl is attributed to its ability to completely dissociate in an aqueous solution. Liquid HCl is composed of hydrogen chloride and water and is one of the simplest acidic systems based on chlorine. However, unless pressurized or cooled, it will turn itself back into its gaseous form if the concentration of water is 60% or less.
HCl is one of the oldest discovered acids and is naturally found in the animal gastric system including that of humans and plays a key role in disintegrating food to release energy. Nonetheless, it is an important chemical reagent as well as an industrial chemical, primarily utilized in the production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) which is a type of plastic. In households, diluted HCl finds itself useful as a descaling agent. Moreover, it is an excellent food additive and preservative and is necessary for the production of gelatin. It is also required in the leather industry for processing raw leather.
DRIVERS
Increasing Demand for Preservatives in Packed Food and Beverages
Hydrochloric acid (HCl), commonly known as hydrogen chloride, can be found in solid, liquid and gaseous forms. The aqueous form of hydrogen chloride is hydrogen chloric acid, which is colorless to pale yellow, has strong corrosive capabilities and has an unpleasant odor. Gastric acid naturally contains it. Muriatic acid, another name for HCL, is widely used in the food, mining, pharmaceutical, textile, tannery and cosmetic sectors worldwide for a variety of applications. The food industry uses the largest portion of HCL produced commercially. The direct synthesis of elements—the burning of chlorine in hydrogen and subsequent absorption in water—is used to create food-grade HCL (E507).
Some dairy products, baked goods, cereals, starch-based foods, canned or bottled (pasteurized) or retort-pouched vegetables and seaweeds, salad dressings, juices, syrups, beer, preserved eggs, soups, sauces, dietetic foods and foods for children and infants are permitted to use HCl as an acidity regulator, flavor enhancer and spoilage inhibitor.
- In conclusion, HCl is an effective preservative, which is tolerable and harmless to an extent as it is already present in the human body. This feature is responsible for its considerable fame as a preservative. The increasing demand in the food and beverages industry, packed food and beverages is expected to boost the market growth.
Maintain an Optimal pH in Pool Water
HCl, a clear, colorless liquid made by mixing water with hydrogen chloride, is the greatest way to preserve normal water chemistry. It has been discovered to be extremely successful at removing algae from pool walls and floors while also lowering pH levels that have become hazardous to human health.
Recreational spots are places where people gather to enjoy their leisure time. Pools can be either public pools which are owned by governments, community centers, or private pools with individual ownership. Nevertheless, the swimming pool market has a substantial size in the Europe economy and is predicted to have the potential to grow at a rate of billions. The growth momentum will accelerate during this predicted period because of the steady increase in year-over-year growth. However, irrespective of their ownership, HCl is an essential part of pools for maintaining proper hygiene and safety.
HCl is an effective pool cleaner and pH optimizer that could ensure the safety of pools and remove the presence of unwanted microorganisms that compromises their hygiene. This property of HCl can be accounted for by its acidic and corrosive nature which in mild concentrations kills stubborn algae present in floors and walls of the pools, which can thrive in low pH conditions and are capable of causing communicable diseases. Excess alkalinity can also cause skin problems such as skin rashes or in extreme cases, metabolic alkalosis, which results in symptoms such as vomiting, nausea muscle twitching and tremors.
RESTRAINT
The Reaction of Hydrochloric Acid on the Human Body
Several grades of HCl are present in the market which have different acidic levels. It is used in the production of pool chemicals, toilet cleaners and surface cleaning items which shows that HCl is highly acidic in nature. It is a strong acid that can cause severe chemical burns when comes in contact with the skin. HCl is corrosive and concentrated in a form that releases acidic mists which are also dangerous for the skin. If it comes into contact with the skin, eyes and internal organs, it can result in burning, scarring, redness, itching and irritation. Inhalation of HCl can have a bad effect on the lungs which can cause breathing problems, irritation in the nose and also result in lung cancer and other problems.
HCl is highly reactive on the skin so working with it in industries is very dangerous for workers as inhaling toxic gasses can affect their health. It is also used in pool cleaning and swimming pools which can affect the skin and eyes.
Thus, because of the highly reactive nature of HCl on the skin, it becomes very difficult for workers to use the acid in the application of industries and even acid can also result in vision loss if it comes in contact with the eyes, which is one of the factors restraining market growth.
OPPORTUNITY
Increasing Demand for Cleaners in the Residential Sector
Cleaning solutions are those products that contain different chemicals for cleaning strains and surfaces such as the floor, glass windows and toilets among others. The cleaning solution is mostly found in the liquid state due to which applying it on the surface becomes easy. HCl is used in the manufacturing of cleaning solution which is used in the residential sector for cleaning surfaces. It is highly toxic and can easily kill germs. HCl has corrosive properties that help clean tough stains on the surface. With the increasing awareness of clean and virus-free surroundings, the demand for cleaners in residential sectors has increased, which is acting as an opportunity for market growth.
CHALLENGE
Environmental Effects of Hydrochloric Acid
The presence of more amount of HCl in the composition is dangerous for the environment. HCl gas is toxic in nature which is impacting climate changes in all regions. It is released during the coal burning and also released with other chemicals during the manufacturing process, which increases the toxicity of the HCl, affecting the environment.
HCl is highly toxic in nature and is not suitable for water treatment as it makes the water more toxic and unfit for use in different applications. If HCl is discharged into freshwater sources, it can affect the purity of the water and also the aquatic life. The consumption of HCl by aquatic animals can result in their deaths.
Wet and dry deposition of HCl discharged into the atmosphere as a gas will occur and it will easily mix with clouds, rain and fog water. As a result, it contributes to acid rain. Additionally, it aids in the processes that lead to photochemical haze.
Post-COVID-19 Impact on Europe Hydrochloric Acid Market
Covid-19 not only utterly destroyed the economy of Europe, but it also completely upended the HCl business. This is primarily because of the setback in Europe's industrial and industry sectors.
For instance, the Europe hydrochloric acid market was impacted because the production of steel has had a substantial impact. The steel sector is one of the major consumers of HCl in Europe. The pandemic also had a considerable impact on the manufacturing of HC. This led to a dramatic price reduction, which abruptly reduced sales values.
However, due to an increase in the number of HCl applications, the market is anticipated to witness a market bloom and robust growth rates between the years 2020 and 2025. Increased investments in oil, gas and mining industries will also favorably impact the market growth and offer numerous prospects.
Recent Developments
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- In January 2019, AGC Chemicals Americas acquired Malgrat Pharma Chemicals (MPC) located in Spain which was a subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim. MPC primarily focuses on the manufacturing of synthetic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) utilized in pharmaceutical products produced by chemical synthesis. This enabled the company to manufacture its own APIs, which further helped in improving the productivity and profit margin of the company.
Europe Hydrochloric Acid Market Scope
Europe hydrochloric acid market is segmented into five notable segments based on type, form, application, distribution channel and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- Synthetic Hydrochloric Acid
- By-Product Hydrochloric Acid
Based on type, the market is segmented into synthetic hydrochloric acid and by-product hydrochloric acid.
Form
- Water-based
- Aqueous
- Solution
Based on form, the market is segmented into water-based, aqueous and solution.
Application
- Steel Pickling
- Oil Well Acidizing
- Ore Processing
- Food Processing
- Pool Sanitation
- Calcium Chloride
- Others
Based on application, the market is segmented into steel pickling, oil well acidizing, ore processing, food processing, pool sanitation, calcium chloride and others.
Distribution Channel
- E-Commerce
- B2B
- Specialty Stores
- Others
Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into e-commerce, B2B, specialty stores and others.
End User
- Food and Beverages
- Steel Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textile
- Oil and Gas
- Chemistry Industry
- Others
Based on end user, the market is segmented into food and beverages, steel industry, pharmaceuticals, textile, oil and gas, chemistry industry and others.
Europe Hydrochloric Acid Market Regional Analysis/Insights
Europe hydrochloric acid market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, form, application, distribution channel and end-user as referenced above.
The countries covered in this market report are Germany, France, Spain, Turkey, U.K., Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and rest of Europe.
Germany is anticipated to dominate the market owing to the increasing growth of hydrochloric acid industries across the country.
The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, porter's five forces analysis and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Europe brands and the challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Europe Hydrochloric Acid Market Share Analysis
Europe hydrochloric acid market competitive landscape provides details of competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in R&D, new market initiatives, Europe presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies focus on the market.
Some of the major players operating in the Europe hydrochloric acid market are AGC Chemicals Americas, BASF SE, Covestro AG, Detrex Corporation, DuPont, EVERGROW, ICL, INOVYN, Ishtar Company LLC, Nouryon, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Olin Corporation, Orica Limited, SEQENS, Solvay, Tessenderlo Group, TIB Chemicals AG, Tronox Holdings plc, Vynova Group and Westlake Corporation among others.
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